Fast facts
Preparing for heatwaves

- Check for “cooling centers” locations in advance of the heatwave. 
- Purchase fans to circulate air in your home. 
- Cover any windows that face the sun. 
- Make sure pets and livestock have access to shade and plenty of water.
- Stay hydrated during the heatwave.

Preparing for wildfire evacuation

- Assemble an emergency kit and keep your car keys with you. 
- Turn off home systems and appliances and move flammable objects.

See the full list of tips with links and more details at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/how-manage-heatwave-wildfire-smoke

Waste Wise Tip: Fix-It Lane County


Infographic courtesy of Lady Fern Graphics. www.ladyferngraphics.com

Repair/Reuse & Climate Resilience resources

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All We Can Save Circles (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.allwecansave.earth/circles

Bags of Love (Climate Resilience) 
https://bagsofloveinc.org

Beyond Toxics: Lane Climate Equity and Resilience Task Force (Climate Resilience) 
https://ow.ly/ieKs50PAVHl

BRING
bringrecycling.org

BRING Recycling Curriculum (Climate Resilience) 
https://bringrecycling.org/k12education

City of Eugene Emergency Minor Home Repair Program
eugene-or.gov/852/Emergency-Minor-Home-Repair-Program

City of Eugene Repair Resources and Upcoming Events
eugene-or.gov/3872/Repair-Resources-and-Upcoming-Events

City of Springfield Home Repair Program
springfield-or.gov/city/development-public-works/home-repair-program

Climate Awakening (Climate Resilience) 
https://climateawakening.org

Climate-Aware Therapist Directory (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.climatepsychology.us/climate-therapists

Climate Ready Communities (Climate Resilience) 
https://ow.ly/vi3j50PAVIj

Climate Resilience in Your Community Activity Book (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/community-resilience/activity-book

City of Eugene Climate Action Plan 2.0 (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.eugene-or.gov/4284/Climate-Action-Plan-20

Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.climatecrew.org

Conscious Fashion Collective: Why Mending Matters
consciousfashion.co/guides/clothing-repair-mending

Discard Upcycling
discardupcycling.com
 
Eco Anxious Stories (Climate Resilience) 
https://ecoanxious.ca

Gen Dread Newsletter (Climate Resilience) 
https://gendread.substack.com

Facebook Marketplace
facebook.com/marketplace
 
Good Grief Network (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.goodgriefnetwork.org

Goodwill
goodwill.org
 
Guide to Used Goods in Eugene/Springfield
rogenemanas.com/guide-to-used-goods

Fix-It Lane County & Fix-It Fair Information
fixitlanecounty.org

iFixit
ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair

Lane County Climate Action Plan (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/county_administration/climate_action

Lane County Emergency Preparedness (Climate Resilience) 
https://ow.ly/yl7W50PAVEr

Lane County Emergency Management Podcast: When it Hits the Fan (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.lanecountyor.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=20290356

NextStep Recycling
nextsteprecycling.org

Oregon DEQ Strategic Plan for Reuse, Repair, and Extending the Lifespan of Products in Oregon
oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/wprStrategicPlan.pdf

Oregon Health Authority Climate and Health Resilience Plan (Climate Resilience) 
https://ow.ly/3zjl50PAVFJ
 
Oregon State University Extension Service: Healthy Homes (Climate Resilience) 
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/families-health/healthy-homes

OSPIRG
pirg.org/oregon

MECCA
materials-exchange.org
 
Ready.gov (Climate Resilience) 
https://www.ready.gov/

Resource Tap (Climate Resilience) 
https://resourcetap.org

Shift Community Cycles
shiftcc.org

St. Vincent de Paul Retail Thrift Stores
svdp.us
 
St. Vincent de Paul: Regional Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
svdp.us/services/self-sufficiency-services/regional-housing-rehabilitation

Take the Jump
takethejump.org
 
This Old House: Free Home Repair for the Disabled & Low-Income Earners
thisoldhouse.com/21015185/home-repair-volunteer-groups-offer-help-to-those-in-need

Toolbox Project
eugenetoolboxproject.org
 
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit (Climate Resilience) 
https://toolkit.climate.gov

Waste Wise Event Resources (Reusable Dishware Programs)
lanecountyor.gov/wastewise-events
 
Wildling Collaborative Arts
wildlingcollaborativearts.com